Clever tricks for jazzing up your mince pies!

Jazz up your homemade or shop bought mince pies with Nadia Sawalha's quick and clever tips:

• Grate over some fresh orange zest

• Place a festive cutter on top of the mince pies, dust over icing sugar or glitter and remove the cutter.

• Warm mince pies in a low oven and serve with thickened cream gently mixed with a drizzle of brandy to taste